Orientation Components

What to Expect

Eligible students starting in summer or fall 2024 will need to register for New Student Orientation. New Student Orientation includes all of the components outlined below.

Academic Advising and Enrollment

• Virtual advising appointments are required in order for students to enroll in course work.
• During the virtual advising appointments students will meet with an academic advisor from their college to learn more about course requirements, get their questions answered and complete upcoming semester class enrollment.
• Visit our Academic Advising page for details on how to prepare for this appointment.

Orientation

• Students are required to attend an orientation program over the summer. In-person dates are preferred but virtual programs are offered.
• During orientation students will get an overview of campus, see academic buildings, attend breakout sessions and connect with other future Wildcats.
• Family and guests are encouraged to attend orientation with their student.

K-State Kickoff

• Prior to the start of classes students are invited to join the K-State Kickoff. This features tons of events, from social to educational and from optional to required.
• K-State Kickoff will start Thursday, August 15th 2024.